In The Spotlight

With the development of the newly built highway 102 proposed to connect into the city via Bayers Rd, it was deemed necessary to add emergency coverage for the increase in traffic as well as the growth within the West end

**** Via Halifax Fire Historical Society With the development of the newly built highway 102 proposed to connect into the city via Bayers Rd, it was deemed necessary to add emergency coverage for the increase in traffic as well as the growth within the West end of the city. Construction began in 1957 with then...

Some of our members are now into Week 2 of a 4 week training program designed to qualify #hfxfirefighters as Rescue Technicians on our Technical Rescue Team

**** Via Halifax Professional Firefighters Some of our members are now into Week 2 of a 4 week training program designed to qualify #hfxfirefighters as Rescue Technicians on our Technical Rescue Team Last Friday’s scenario wrapped up the first week of high-angle rope training with a simulated rescue of an injured hiker. These skills are...

In photos – The HRFE has received a new mobile toolbox for wildfire and structure protection: the S. P. U. (structure protection unit)

In photos – The HRFE has received a new mobile toolbox for wildfire and structure protection: the S. P. U. (structure protection unit) Arriving today from WASP, a BC based wildfire company, thus mobile unit is loaded with modern and ready to go tools for fast and easy deployment and with homes and property a...

Today we celebrate progress in our efforts to create an inclusive fire service

**** Via HRFE Today we celebrate progress in our efforts to create an inclusive fire service At the same time, we know Indigenous peoples and racialized and religious minority communities continue to face racism and discrimination every day. We re-commit to work to ensure all people are respected and have equal access and opportunity to...

Never forget, Skyler Blackie

**** Via Truro Professional Firefighters Never forget, Skyler Blackie LODD March 20,2019 . –...

Happy World Frog Day!

**** Via Museum of Natural History Happy World Frog Day! Any day to celebrate frogs is a great day to us. Nova Scotia is home to eight species of frog and toad. Our amphibians are good indicators of ecological health and they all play important roles in the ecosystem. Frogs will soon be emerging to...

Meet Mushka, Chess & Domino, Thistle, and Zatanna!

**** Via Bide Awhile Meet Mushka, Chess & Domino, Thistle, and Zatanna! – For adoption appointment information, please contact us during business hours to make arrangements at 902-469-9578. For more information and to check adoption statuses, visit our website at www.bideawhile.org. . . . –...

The RCMP Name The Puppy Contest is in full swing

**** Via RCMP The RCMP Name The Puppy Contest is in full swing, and we love seeing all the great name ideas for the next generation of RCMP Police Dogs Don’t miss the opportunity to help your kids enter their puppy name ideas for this year. All entries must be received via the online form...

Find your pot of gold as an adoptable from the Dartmouth SPCA! 

Find your pot of gold as an adoptable from the Dartmouth SPCA!  Many fur babies would be lucky to join your family in their forever homes and need tge security and love they deserve! Check out some of the available fur babies available from the NS SPCA Dartmouth shelter (5 Scarfe Crt). Contact them for...

NS SPCA – Meet Cali, the Independent Senior Calico!

**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable – Cali Meet Cali, the Independent Senior Calico! Cali is a graceful (almost) 14-year-old female who is looking for a quiet, loving retirement home to call her own. She may be a bit more independent than some younger cats, but that’s just part of her charm. Cali enjoys...